Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 13 1st St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,730 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,172 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:42C B:0028 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:42C B:0028 L:0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,965 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,730 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4502 |
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| Street Address | 13 1ST ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1R |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 223200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ipswich Mills Historic District listed 1996 · 84 contributing resources · NRIS 96000923 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
13 1st St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 1ST ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15134 / 51 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 1st St was $7,172.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Ipswich Town |
| Unified School District | Ipswich School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,172.00 | $665,300 (+3.44%) Land $319,100 Building $346,200 | $669,678 |
| 2025 | $7,172.00 (+1.93%) | $643,200 (+4.03%) Land $300,700 Building $342,500 | |
| 2024 | $7,036.00 (+4.48%) | $618,300 (+12.3%) Land $300,700 Building $317,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,734.00 | $550,600 Land $267,300 Building $283,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 1st St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 13 1st St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT serves 13,138 people · EPA ID MA3144000 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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